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Steelers say playing in Ireland has been ‘a goal from the start:’ We’re ‘working with the NFL on that’

The NFL is constantly evolving, especially when it comes to bringing the game of football to other countries. The league has expanded its International Series significantly since it began in 2007 with one London game each season until 2011. Since then, the program has increased to multiple regular-season games in multiple locations. This season, there will be six international games: …

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Calais Campbell: I thought about retiring, but not for very long

Defensive lineman Calais Campbell completed his 16th pro season with the Falcons last year, starting every game for the NFC South franchise. Turning 38 on Sept. 1, Campbell could have called it a career. But instead, he elected to sign with the Dolphins for season No. 17. “I thought about [retiring],” Campell said in a video conference this week, via …

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Kittle reveals massive weight loss after 49ers’ Super Bowl defeat

Kittle reveals massive weight loss after 49ers’ Super Bowl defeat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area George Kittle dealt with plenty of emotional recovery after the 49ers’ heart-wrenching Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in February. But more than that, the notoriously physical Kittle had to rehab several injuries this offseason — a fractured rib, issues …

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Packers’ Nixon ‘sick’ of hearing from ‘annoying’ Deebo, 49ers

Packers’ Nixon ‘sick’ of hearing from ‘annoying’ Deebo, 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s safe to say the Green Bay Packers are looking forward to a rematch against the 49ers. San Francisco will travel to Green Bay in Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season for the first matchup between the two teams since the 49ers’ triumphant …

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NHL trade grades: Jacob Markstrom heads to the Devils

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 19, 2024, 02:00 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Below-average goaltending held the New Jersey Devils back in 2023-24. So it was clear that upgrading at the position was a top priority this offseason. Their trade with the Calgary Flames for Jacob Markstrom has checked that box. The Devils sent defenseman Kevin Bahl and …

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Devils land goalie Jacob Markstrom in trade with Flames

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 19, 2024, 12:58 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The New Jersey Devils acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames for defenseman Kevin Bahl and a top-10-protected first-round draft pick in 2025, it was announced Wednesday. Calgary will also retain 31.25% of Markstrom’s salary in the deal. Markstrom waived …

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Commanders aren’t rushing to name Jayden Daniels the starter. That doesn’t mean Daniels hasn’t already started working like one

Jayden Daniels is processing the Commanders’ playbook ahead of schedule, head coach Dan Quinn said. (Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports) ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels watched as head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters approached him. Quinn opened his palm and told the Washington Commanders rookie quarterback: “We’ve got something for you.” Inside Quinn’s palm weren’t yet the proverbial keys …

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The next Christian McCaffrey? Bijan Robinson eyes breakout with Falcons

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Two quotes from the Falcons’ offseason workouts have fans — both in Atlanta and all over fantasy football — excited about the potential of an even larger role for running back Bijan Robinson in his second NFL season. “I don’t know what the plan is,” Robinson said during the final week of OTA workouts. “But …

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Some NFL owners discussing potential QB salary cap in wake of escalating market, per report

USATSI With every new quarterback contract in the NFL, more eyebrows are raised at the inevitability of record-setting dollar amounts at the position, with even inconsistent and relatively unproven signal-callers commanding historic hauls. The league is well aware of the situation, according to NFL Media, with some team owners privately discussing the possibility of a separate cap on quarterback salaries. …

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